Garrison Draves, LCSW - Therapist in Arizona

About Garrison

Garrison Draves uses direct, goal-oriented approaches to help people make real changes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with seven years of professional experience. He focuses on practical steps rather than long lectures.

Parents reading on a phone will find clear language and a steady presence. He helps people manage stress and anxiety and addresses addictions and relationship struggles. Family matters and conflicts are a key part of his work.

Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with depression, trauma and issues around intimacy and anger. Garrison leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try new behaviors. He uses Motivational Interviewing to tap into a person's own reasons for change when motivation feels low.

He also applies Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable goals in short order. Sessions are practical and collaborative. He asks questions, helps set clear steps, and tracks progress together.

The tone is supportive but straightforward, aimed at helping people move forward. Garrison practices in Arizona and speaks English. He views clients as the experts in their lives and works to empower them to make changes that fit their circumstances.

If a parent wants concise, focused support for family or personal concerns, his approach centers on what can be done next.

How his approaches work online and in sessions

Garrison commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and practicing small changes to feel better. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related problems.

Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and resolve mixed feelings about taking action. It can be especially helpful for addictions, ambivalence about life changes, and stages when motivation is low. Both approaches are practical and suited to short-term, goal-focused work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked before, then suggest methods to try. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to the individual's situation.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules, to check in between meetings, and to use the style of communication that feels most comfortable. The variety also lets people continue work even when travel or daily life gets in the way.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, depression, trauma, intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include communication problems, substance use, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, men's issues, veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders, SAD, workplace issues, and young adult concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses practical, goal-oriented methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize clear steps, brief goals, and working together to try changes between meetings.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings seven years of professional experience to his clinical work. That experience includes helping people with addictions, family issues, and mood concerns.

What credentials and location information are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Wisconsin as WI LCSW 9732 - 123 and in Arizona as AZ LCSW LCSW-22872. He practices in Arizona.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow flexibility for different schedules and needs.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscription plan chosen.

How do I begin working with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The matching steps help pair needs with the right therapist.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: Wisconsin, Arizona
Languages: English

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